-----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Greg Newell Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 7:02 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: false beats from?? Ron and list, If the problem is loose bridge pins, and I believe that it is, then why not replace with an oversized pin instead of super glue. I've never been quite happy with the lack of control over the application of super glue as it seems to go in places where I didn't want it. Perhaps I'm using the wrong viscosity. We replace individual tuning pins with oversize, why not bridge pins too? Hi Greg, Try the hypo oilers for applying the thin CA. They give very good control. I can't prove this but it seems logical to me that CAing the old pins would yield much better results than oversize. CA will fill the voids making a very tight fit. Plus it will reinforce the matrix of the cellular structure (to borrow a technical description from Del) of the wood, making it much stronger. Putting in an oversize pin will cause more crushing of the wood thus weakening it and will widen any small cracks. Dean May
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